professionalizes
Syllables
pro-fes-sion-al-iz-es
Pronunciation
/prəˈfɛʃənəlaɪzɪz/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
pro- + fess + -iz(e)s
The word 'professionalizes' is a six-syllable verb with primary stress on the third syllable ('sion'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, respecting vowel/consonant patterns and morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
To make something professional.
“The company professionalizes its employees through extensive training.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sion').
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. fes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sion — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. al — Open syllable, unstressed.. iz — Closed syllable, unstressed.. es — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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